Rhône Route Provence (STELLA) 2025 & 2026
Lyon - Tournon - Avignon - Arles - Viviers - Vienne
"Rich in history, art, wine and French culture, this cruise has it all. Admire Roman architecture, enjoy world famous wines and feast your eyes on beautiful landscapes of rolling hills and lavender. Wonderful"
You'll join your elegant A-ROSA ship in enchanting Lyon today. This culture-rich city is framed perfectly by the Rhone and Saône rivers which wend their way gracefully through the centre. Discover secret passageways used by 19th century silk weavers in the atmospheric and UNESCO-listed old town, Vieux Lyon, tuck into mouth-watering regional gastronomy in bustling bistros and admire fine arts in the magnificent Renaissance abbey. This is a city for enjoying the finer things in life.
Say au revoir to Lyon as you pass through the atmospheric and history-rich Old Town on your enjoyable A-ROSA journey on the river to your next destination, Chalon-sur-Saône.
Picturesque Tournon is best enjoyed at full vantage as you glide into it from the river. Bathed in the Rhône region’s mild climate, nature flourishes here, and a stroll in the delightful Le Jardin d’Eden park shows you this pretty place in full bloom. It's a real oasis of relaxation. For nature lovers, it’s also the perfect place for discovering new plants and trees, so prepare to spend a good couple of hours navigating its bountiful beds and trickling waterfalls. Just up the river from Lyon, Tournon also has its own set of highlights to offer culture and history buffs. We know you'll enjoy your day in this special place.
Avignon is one of the most popular ports on A-ROSA’s Rhône cruises and with a roll call of impressive history, it is little wonder. Once centre of the Roman Catholic church, Avignon has been left with an unbelievable legacy that you'll have the opportunity to explore today. The unmissable Palais des Papes in the city's ancient quarter should be high on your list. This spot is the biggest Gothic palace ever built and is ringed by three-metre thick walls. Elsewhere, explore Provençal life at its best, strolling leafy squares and diving into excellent restaurants to sample superb French cuisine.
It's the early 14th century, and power struggles in Rome mean the papal seat suddenly needs transferring to a new centre. Enter Avignon. Changing the city forever, the Avignon you see before you today, along with its impressive skyline, could have been a very different place. As well as the mighty new Palais des Papes, Avignon was also given Gothic churches, monasteries and other sublime buildings that visitors can still marvel at today. The Pope brought more and more people to the city, too: scholars, sculptors, architects, craftsmen and merchants. All helping to make Avignon what it is today: one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Arles in southern France is the Provençal city par excellence. This sun-drenched city of terracotta-tiled rooftops occupies a broad bend in the River Rhône. Many of its treasure trove of historic gems have been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its grand squares and heady Roman past make it a must visit on any Rhône river cruise. Do some parts look familiar? Van Gogh was resident here for a while and painted some 200 works around the town.
Arles in southern France is the Provençal city par excellence. This sun-drenched city of terracotta-tiled rooftops occupies a broad bend in the River Rhône. Many of its treasure trove of historic gems have been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites and its grand squares and heady Roman past make it a must visit on any Rhône river cruise. Do some parts look familiar? Van Gogh was resident here for a while and painted some 200 works around the town.
Prepare to be bowled over by Viviers today. Full of quaint French charm, expect pale stone buildings set in a dreamy riverside setting. Filled with layer upon layer of history, from Roman to Medieval times to the Renaissance and beyond, discover a true French countryside gem.
Historic Vienne combines laidback French living with a rich Roman history, told through the impressive monuments and scattered fragments that lie all about this quintessential French Town. Head into the Old Town and prepare to be awestruck. The remarkably well-preserved Théâtre Romain was one of the largest theatres in the Roman Empire and still comes alive with performances throughout June and July now. And right at the heart of the Old Town you'll find the striking Temple d'Auguste et de Livie, built in 10BC as an homage to Emperor Augustus and his wife, Livia. Enjoy your day in Vienne.
This culture-rich city is framed perfectly by the Rhone and Saône rivers which wend their way gracefully through the centre. Discover secret passageways used by 19th century silk weavers in the atmospheric and UNESCO-listed old town, Vieux Lyon, tuck into mouth-watering regional gastronomy in bustling bistros and admire fine arts in the magnificent Renaissance abbey. This is a city for enjoying the finer things in life.
You'll get to really soak in Lyon's joie de vivre this evening on what we're sure will be one of your highlights of this cruise. As your elegant A-ROSA ship stays in port overnight, head into the city and discover its delights after dark.
Today you'll say goodbye to your elegant A-ROSA ship relaxed and restored after a leisurely journey on France's delightful River Rhône and Saône.
Enjoy a wonderful time with maximum comfort with our all-round carefree package: A-ROSA Premium all inclusive. Your desired cabin? Voilà! Sauna, fitness area, pool? Always at your service! Top culinary menus? And attractive discounts on all massage and beauty treatments? Plus selected transfers and many other benefits that will always put a smile on your face, while you have nothing to do but think about your next destination.
• Currency & exchange
The on board currency is Euros. During the cruise, you can use your on board credit card on the ship which also acts as your cabin key card. At the end of the cruise, you can pay your final bill either in cash, with travellers cheques (in euros) or with the following credit cards: American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Currency exchange is not possible on board. However, bureau de change can be found in the direct vicinity of most of our docking locations.
• Plugs/sockets
The on-board voltage is 220 V/ 50 Hz switchable 220/110 V socket for electric shavers and toothbrushes located in the bathroom. The voltage is not suitable for other electrical devices. In the cabin there are also several outlets (220 V), which can be used. A UK to EU double pin power socket adaptor is required.
• Tips
If you are satisfied with our staff, they appreciate a tip in recognition of good service. The distribution and amount of gratuities is of course at your discretion. A gratuities box for the entire crew will be available at reception at the end of the cruise. Naturally, you can also give gratuities to individual members of staff at any time; this can also be done through your on board account.
• Languages on board
The languages on board our international ships are English and German. Many of our staff speak English and an international host is present on board each ship. Other languages are available upon request.
• Excursions
Our optional shore excursions are only bookable on board the A-ROSA ships.
The check-in time and accessing your cabin on embarkation day:
Danube cruises from Engelhartszell/Passau and cruises on the Rhine, Rhône and Seine - 15:00.
Danube cruises from Vienna - 15:00 at the berth no. 1.
For Douro cruises - 15:00.
A-ROSA suite guests can check in any time after 12:00.
Please be on board no later than one hour before the departure of the ship and have your travel documents and vouchers ready for check-in. You will find your personal on board credit card in your cabin, which also functions as as the key card to your cabin.
Your cabin will be available on the day of departure until 09:00. You can stay on board until the transfer leaves; individually departing guests are asked to leave the ship no later than 09:30.
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